Nagpur Travel Guide

Nagpur is third largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of the major industrial cities with many MNC’s and industrial units established in this city. Also famous for its orange production Nagpur is often referred to as.......

Nagpur is third largest city in the state of Maharashtra. It is one of the major industrial cities with many MNC’s and industrial units established in this city. Also famous for its orange production Nagpur is often referred to as the ‘Orange city’. Located exactly at the midpoint of India with the Zero Mile Marker, representing the geographical center of the country, the metropolis was founded by the Gonds but afterward it was included within the Maratha Empire under the Bhonsles. In the 19th century, the British East India Company conquest the city and titled Nagpur as the capital of the Central Provinces. After the independence of India and the reorganization of states this city was conferred with the status of the winter capital of the state of Maharashtra. From the Nagpur travel guide you will get to know more details regarding the worth visiting places near Nagpur as well.

Nagpur in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra is a history encapsulated town with traces of natural wonders here and there. The winter capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur is known for the majestic Deekshabhoomi, the biggest Buddhist stupa in Asia. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve and Pench National Park are two renowned wildlife sanctuaries here. Nagpur can be easily reached via road, rail and air from any Indian city.

How to Reach Nagpur by Air

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport connects Nagpur with rest of India and few cities of Middle East via several domestic and international airlines. Direct and stop-over flights to Nagpur from important Indian cities are available at frequent intervals. Passengers can board a flight till Nagpur and then hire local cab to travel to the city.

How to Reach Nagpur by Road

Nagpur is a major junction for roadways in India. NH7 and NH6 pass through Nagpur. Volvo as well as normal deluxe buses are available from major cities and small towns of Maharashtra on daily and frequent basis. Tickets are nominally priced, so one can have an economical bus ride to and from Nagpur.

How to Reach Nagpur by Rail

Nagpur Railway Station connects the city extensively with rest of India by an excellent network of railways. Important express trains as well as plenty of passenger trains have scheduled stop at Nagpur. Passengers can board a train easily from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or other nearby and far off towns and reach Nagpur by rail comfortably.